Geoff Ogilvy reflects on his 2006 U.S. Open victory 20 years later
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
In a recent interview, Geoff Ogilvy discussed his 2006 U.S. Open win at Winged Foot, where he finished with a five-over-par 285. Ogilvy recalled that much of the final round is a 'blur', only feeling familiar with the last four holes. He became the first U.S. Open winner to finish over par since 1978, overtaking Phil Mickelson, who faltered late in the tournament. Ogilvy shared that his replica trophy remains stored away, with his favorite mementos from the event being a locker-room nameplate and a putter cover. Ogilvy expressed how opinions on his victory have shifted over time, with a growing focus on how he won rather than how Mickelson lost.
- •Geoff Ogilvy won the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot by one shot.
- •Ogilvy signed for a total score of five-over-par 285.
- •Phil Mickelson led with four holes to play but struggled to finish.
- •Ogilvy’s trophy remains stored; he prefers other mementos from the event.
- •Conversations about his victory have shifted to focus on his performance.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 20 years ago: Geoff Ogilvy admits most of final round 'is a blur'
"After winning his one and only major championship at the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, Geoff Ogilvy has never watched a replay from start to finish.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- LPGA•Jun 17, 2026, 4:22 PMJeeno Thitikul, Brooke Henderson headline LPGA event in Michigan
- PGA Tour•Jun 17, 2026, 4:00 PM‘Dawgs on Tour: Father’s Day Edition
- Golf•Jun 17, 2026, 3:30 PMMiles Russell figuring out that 'boring' golf can lead to U.S. Open success
Golf•Jun 17, 2026, 3:28 PMScottie Scheffler has career grand slam in reach, but is his game up to stiff test Shinnecock Hills presents?- Golf•Jun 17, 2026, 3:21 PMHOJGA holds third tournament at Country Club of Bucyrus
- PGA Tour•Jun 17, 2026, 3:19 PMJon Rahm leads Forbes' list of highest-paid golfers for third consecutive year
